What is this noise? Clicking after start

[fastblackmerc]

I saw the starter post and replaced the starter a few days ago. It didn't fix it.

I like the theory that oil isn't reaching somewhere on start. I'll try doing an engine flush this weekend.

If the car has had regular oil changes with high quality oil & filters then I'd not worry about flushing the engine. In fact you may do more damage to the engine.

What filter is on there now? You should use a Motorcraft FL820S which has the anti-drain back valve.

 

[fastblackmerc]

I replaced the tensior and belt a year or two ago. It doesn't sound like it's coming from the front to me, but maybe it is one the pulleys. It does sound like a bad ball bearing.

Take off the serpentine belt and start the engine.

BTW.. it's always a good idea to change all the pulleys and belts at the same time as they all get the same amount of use.

 

[NorthShoreChiMM]

hard to be a noisy lifter or pushrod when these motors dont have them

I believe these motors have bucket style cam followers. Correct me if I’m wrong

 

[Jaguar]

Of course, since posting this and since I've been opening the hood every time before I start to make a better video, the noise hasn't happened.

I pulled off the drive belt. I replaced the idler pulley, belt, and tensioner in 2015. I didn't replace the ribbed pulley, though. It sounds rough.

https://youtu.be/KmM7rUlA9E4

I assume it's not supposed to sound like that when I spin it.

 

[RubberCtyRauder]

nope, should be silky smooth

 

[Spectragod]

Of course, since posting this and since I've been opening the hood every time before I start to make a better video, the noise hasn't happened.

I pulled off the drive belt. I replaced the idler pulley, belt, and tensioner in 2015. I didn't replace the ribbed pulley, though. It sounds rough.

https://youtu.be/KmM7rUlA9E4

I assume it's not supposed to sound like that when I spin it.

That’s totally normal.......













On cars that get -0- maintenance performed on them.


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[Jaguar]

That’s totally normal.......













On cars that get -0- maintenance performed on them.


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I thought modern oils could give me at least 100,000 miles before a change.

 

[Spectragod]

I thought modern oils could give me at least 100,000 miles before a change.

Yep, but bearings don’t last that long

 

[Turbov6Bryan]

Hey. At least now you know how the hood release works

 

[Jaguar]

Hey. At least now you know how the hood release works ��

When I had it open before and heard it, it didn't sound like it was coming from the front. I'm not certain this will fix the noise. I would expect to hear it every time if the pulley is the source.

We'll see... new part is on the way...